Gluten-Free Catering Melbourne
Not a "gluten-free option": everything except our tequeños is naturally gluten-free. Latin American food is corn-based, not wheat-based. Guests with coeliac disease eat the same food as everyone else, apart from the tequeños. No separate orders, no awkward dietary conversations.
Gluten-free catering for weddings, corporate events, birthday parties, and private celebrations across Melbourne. Prepared in our Class 2 registered commercial kitchen with full allergen labelling.
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Gluten-Free by Default, Not an Add-On
Everything on our menu except the tequeños is naturally free from gluten. Tequeños are the one item made with wheat; tell us about coeliac guests when you order. Prepared in a Class 2 registered commercial kitchen with full allergen labelling on every item.
No Separate GF Menu
At most caterers, gluten-free guests get a sad separate plate. At La Charito, everyone eats the same food. Arepas are made from corn, plantains are naturally GF, and our slow-cooked meats contain zero gluten.
Dairy-Free & Allergen-Friendly Too
Many of our dishes are also naturally dairy-free. Vegetarian options and halal-friendly proteins available on request. One menu that works for almost every dietary requirement at your event.
50 Years of Family Recipes
This isn't a trend — Venezuelan and Colombian cuisine has been naturally gluten-free for generations. Our recipes have been perfected over 50 years of home cooking. Authentic South American food that happens to be gluten-free apart from the tequeños.
What's on Our Gluten-Free Menu
Every item below except the tequeños is naturally gluten-free — no modifications, no substitutions.
Mains
- Arepas — corn flatbreads stuffed with chicken, beef, or black beans
- Carne Mechada — slow-cooked shredded beef
- Turmeric Rice — fragrant golden rice
- Black Beans — slow-simmered with cumin and garlic
- Baked Sweet Plantains — caramelised and naturally sweet
Finger Food & Sides
- Tequeños — crispy Venezuelan cheese sticks (made with wheat)
- Mini Baked Empanadas — savoury pastries
- Guasacaca — fresh avocado sauce
- Mini Alfajor Cookies — dulce de leche sandwich cookies
Gluten-Free Catering Packages
The Latin Lunchbox
From $25 per personIndividual, mess-free boxes. Stuffed arepa, baked plantains, and a mini alfajor cookie. Perfect for office lunches, casual parties, and outdoor events where guests eat standing or at their desks.
Best for: Office lunches, casual birthdays, corporate meetings
The Abuela Feast
From $35 per personHot buffet — carne mechada, turmeric rice, black beans, guasacaca, and fresh arepas in chafing dishes. Creates a communal, celebratory atmosphere for weddings and large events.
Best for: Weddings, milestone celebrations, team events
Fiesta Bites
From $80 per box of 20Tequeños and mini empanadas — premium finger food for cocktail hours, networking events, and pre-dinner nibbles. Easy to eat standing up.
Best for: Cocktail parties, engagement parties, networking events
Who Our Gluten-Free Catering Is For
Office Managers & EAs
One menu for the whole team — no need to collect dietary requirements. Everyone eats the same naturally gluten-free food. Net 30 invoicing available.
Wedding Couples
No separate GF table, no separate orders. Every guest enjoys the same stunning Latin American menu. Coeliac guests: tell us when you order and we'll plan around the tequeños.
Party Hosts
Birthday parties, engagement parties, baby showers — stop stressing about who can eat what. One delicious menu that works for everyone.
Gluten-Free Catering FAQ
Is your food safe for someone with coeliac disease?
Mostly. Everything on La Charito's menu except the tequeños is naturally gluten-free — made from corn, rice, plantains, and slow-cooked meats. Our kitchen also makes the tequeños, which contain wheat, so please tell us about coeliac guests when you order and we'll talk you through how their food is prepared. Full allergen labelling is included on every item.
Do you have a separate gluten-free menu?
No — and that's the point. There is no separate GF menu because everything except the tequeños is naturally gluten-free. Guests with coeliac disease eat the same food as everyone else, apart from the tequeños. No one is singled out or served a different plate.
Are there dairy-free options too?
Yes. Many of our dishes are naturally dairy-free. Our arepas, carne mechada, rice, beans, and plantains are all dairy-free. Let us know your specific requirements and we'll tailor the menu.
What about other allergies?
Full allergen labelling is provided on every item. Vegetarian and halal-friendly options available. Contact us with your specific requirements — we cater for events with complex dietary needs regularly.
How much does gluten-free catering cost in Melbourne?
Our gluten-free catering starts from $25 per person for Latin Lunchboxes, from $35 per person for hot buffets, and from $80 per box of 20 for finger food (the tequeños in it contain wheat). There's no premium for gluten-free because it's not a modification — it's the base menu.
Gluten-Free Guides
The Complete Guide to Gluten-Free Event Catering in Melbourne
Everything you need to know about planning a gluten-free event — from choosing a caterer to allergen management.
Dairy-Free & Coeliac-Friendly Catering in Melbourne: What to Look For
How to find a caterer who truly understands coeliac disease and dairy allergies — beyond ticking a box.
Catering Where Nobody Misses Out
Gluten-free buffets & lunchboxes. Allergen-labelled. Delivered hot across Melbourne from $25 per person.
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